The YSR Congress party, led by former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, is grappling with a severe political crisis following significant defeats in recent assembly and parliament elections. The party, already reeling from a wave of defections and resignations, is bracing for another major setback with the anticipated resignation of Rajyasabha MP Mopidevi Venkataramana. Reports indicate that Venkataramana, a long-time loyalist to Jagan, is set to resign from YSR Congress and join the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in a significant political maneuver that is expected to take place soon.

Mopidevi Venkataramana, who has held various positions within the party and was elected to the Rajya Sabha in 2020, has been a prominent figure in Andhra Pradesh politics. Despite previous election defeats, his loyalty to YSR Congress was recognized until he was recently removed as the in-charge of Repalle constituency. This removal sparked discontent among his supporters, leading to the resignation of over 150 YSRC municipal councillors, MPPs, and ZPTC members from the region. However, Venkataramana publicly accepted the party's decision, which has now culminated in his planned departure to join the TDP.

The expected resignation of Venkataramana follows the earlier departure of former Deputy Chief Minister Alla Nani from YSR Congress, further deepening the party's woes. The loss of such a key figure and the subsequent shift to TDP is likely to have a profound impact on YSR Congress, adding to the mounting challenges faced by Jagan Mohan Reddy as he strives to stabilize his party amid ongoing political turbulence.